Patient Care Technician - MUSCP
Company: Medical University of South Carolina
Location: Mount Pleasant
Posted on: April 3, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Summary The Patient Care Tech in the clinic
reports to the Clinic Manager. Under the direct supervision of a
Registered Nurse, the Patient Care Tech Ambulatory performs
multi-skilled activities to support a decentralized
patient-centered approach to patient care and achieve desired
outcomes. Entity University Medical Associates (UMA) Only Employees
and Financials Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type? Regular Cost
Center CC001993 UMA AMB MULT Chuck Dawley Medical Park CC Pay Rate
Type Hourly Pay Grade Health-21 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Work
Shift Job Description Job Responsibilities: Assist in maintaining
patient safety and providing patient education. Duties to include
rooming patients, taking vitals and health history, documenting in
an electronic medical record. Duties do not include the ordering
and administration of medications . Measure vital signs (temp,
pulse, resp, BP, pain, oxygen sat). Measure height and weight.
Measure head, chest, and abdominal circumferences as appropriate to
patient population. Assist patient with nutritional, hygiene,
elimination, ambulation and comfort related needs. Prepare patients
for exam and minor office procedures. Perform clerical duties and
ensure overall financial well-being of the clinic operations.
Schedule tests and procedures. Utilizes correct communication tools
and devices in providing care. ? The care team member must
efficiently establish a caring, trusting relationship with the
caller and elicit information related to the reason for the call
and current symptoms. Uses medical equipment safely and effectively
in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, policy, and/or
clinic guidelines to ensure patient and staff safety. Demonstrates
excellent customer service by incorporating AIDET, MUSC Excellence,
and Service Recovery. Additional Job Description Minimum Training
and Education: Requirements include one of the following: High
school diploma or GED required with a minimum of one year of
patient care work experience in a health care facility, at the time
of hire. Certified Nursing Assistant. High school diploma or GED
required and required enrollment in a healthcare related program
within two years of hire. High school diploma or GED required and a
current MUHA or MUSCP Care Team Member. Successful completion of a
Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant course at an accredited
institution or equivalent training. EMT or Paramedic certification.
Nursing student enrolled in an accredited institution with the
completion of nursing fundamentals course. Bachelor’s degree.
Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations: Basic Life
Support required within 2 weeks of hire. Current American Heart
Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or
American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is
required. Physical Requirements: Continuous requirements are to
perform job functions while standing, walking and sitting. Ability
to bend at the waist, kneel, climb stairs, reach in all directions,
fully use both hands and legs, possess good finger dexterity,
perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders,
reach in all directions. Ability to be qualified physically for
respirator use, initially and as required. Maintain 20/40 vision
corrected, see and recognize objects close at hand and at a
distance, work in a latex safe environment and work indoors.
Frequently lift, lower, push and pull and/or carry objects weighing
50 lbs (/-) unassisted, exert up to 50 lbs of force, lift from 36”
to overhead 25 lbs. Infrequently work in dusty areas and
confined/cramped spaces. If you like working with energetic
enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us! The
Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity
Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color,
religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity,
sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or
parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or
federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to
apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon
applicable qualifications, merit and business need. Medical
University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify
program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all
newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify
program, please click here:
http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees
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